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Nicole Vulcan

Nicole Vulcan became Editor of the Source in 2016 and was promoted to Editor in Chief in 2024, managing the Editorial Board and the news team's many investigative projects. She's also at work on her debut book of journalistic non-fiction, titled "Self Medication," which traces Oregon's drug decriminalization efforts in the 21st Century, and tells a parallel tale of her own family’s losses from fentanyl addiction in the age of Measure 110. With all of that on her plate, send snacks. Catch up with the adventures at her book's Substack, called Self Medication.

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Everyone’s a Barbie. No One’s Your Barbie.

I played with Barbies ’til I had to quit, because junior high. But this Halloween, all us closet-Barbie lovers get to hop off the hate-wagon.
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If you’re dressing as Barbie for Halloween this year, no one needs to tell you how to slay it. After all, you’re Barbie and in charge of your own destiny. Loving that rollerblade costume from the beach scene, or the formal admission of Weird Barbie into Barbie Land? Your costume is only a pink dream […]

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A Celebrity Chef Takes Over the Walt Reilly’s Building

Brian Malarkey and his brother, who grew up in Central Oregon, to revamp the space as a “hipster cowboy steakhouse”
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The space recently known as Walt Reilly’s is getting new life as a “hipster cowboy steakhouse.” According to the San Diego, California blog Sandiegoville, Brian Malarkey, a celebrity chef, bought the Walt Reilly’s building on Century Drive, and along with his brother, James, plans to open it under the name Hawkeye and Huckleberry Lounge. Deschutes […]

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The Art of Sound Healing

An interview with Kevin Kraft of Soundshala
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Several weeks ago, Kevin Kraft, musician, sound healer and the author of the children’s book focused on mindfulness, “Ohmmmmmmm,” joined us on the Bend Don’t Break podcast, chatting not just about his work, but also giving us a demo of the sound baths he leads using gongs, harmoniums, flutes and more. It was an aural […]

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Hub City Food Happenings

What’s new in food in Redmond
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This week’s Source Weekly is focused on Redmond – and when it comes to food, there’s plenty happening. Here are a few new places to have on your radar. Dog lovers probably already have the Doghouse Brewyard on their radars, since it’s a dog-friendly place to grab a bite and a brew, with an age-21+ […]

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A Central Oregon Landmark Meets the Next Generation

A conversation with Marci Wayman of Petersen Rock Gardens & Museum
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Long before Smith Rock became the bastion of American sport climbing; before Mt. Bachelor became a ski destination; before a single mountain bike trail was shaped from the rocky terrain, Petersen Rock Gardens & Museum in Redmond was a major attraction for Central Oregon. Started in 1935 by Rasmus Petersen, the dazzling array of rock […]

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Meltz Opens in Cascade Village

Fast-casual restaurant with a range of grilled cheese
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A new fast-casual space offering grilled cheese sandwiches, salads, mac and cheese and more, Meltz Extreme Grilled Cheese, is now open in the Cascade Village Shopping Center in Bend. “We make all our dressings, sauces, and recipes from scratch,” said co-owner Terry Farnham, who opened Meltz with his wife Denise and partners Veny and Paula Martinez. […]

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Promoting Sustainability

Visit Bend’s sustainability director, Serena Bishop Gordon joins the Bend Don’t Break podcast to talk bikes, tourism dollars and more
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This week’s guest on the Bend Don’t Break podcast moved to Bend in 2006, eventually finding her way to bike racing and work at Bend’s destination management organization, Visit Bend. In this excerpt from the conversation (lightly edited for clarity) Source Publisher Aaron Switzer chats with Serena Bishop Gordon, sustainability director for Visit Bend. Source […]

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New Flavors, New Locations

What you might have missed in Bend’s breakfast and lunch dining scene this year
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Bend and Central Oregon in general has long been a hotspot for tourists, vacationers and hungry foodies looking for a nice new spot to dine. Things move fast — and over the past year, we’ve tracked the addition of plenty of new places for everything from Israeli food to new food carts. Here’s a look […]

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The Art of the Pastry

A conversation with Cari Brown of Café des Chutes
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It’s hard to understate the creativity and care that Cari Brown and her husband, the fine artist Christian Brown, put into everything they touch. Between owning and operating the artists’ space, The Workhouse, and now operating the hip, delectable, European-inspired Café des Chutes next door, the Browns infuse artistry into everything they touch. Cari Brown […]

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